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topnotchnwv · 02-17-2019, 03:10 PM

Assume no noticeable poor tread wear, signs of cupping, etc. How many years before auto replacement? 5 yrs?, 6 yrs?, 7 yrs?

**NLOVNIT** · 02-17-2019, 03:18 PM

We went 9. I consistently treat tires with 303 Protectant, I have wheel covers & the coach is stored in an RV port.

Lori-

Gary RVRoamer · 02-26-2019, 08:14 AM

If tires to you are just round black things. you should probably err of the side of caution and go with 6-7 years. In my opinion, 7 tears is plenty safe. With care, which mostly means staying aware of tire condition and watching for uneven wear, developing cracks, etc, 10 years is achievable. I don't know if any tire manufacturer who recommends more.

Michelin has good advice in their RV Tire Guide. Whether using their brand or another. See https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bc...s_Brochure.pdf

Also https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bc...e_RV_Tires.pdf

Mr_D · 02-26-2019, 08:21 AM

Went 9 years with the present rig. The old tires looked great both inside and out.
All Michelins BTW.

Old Scout · 02-26-2019, 08:35 AM

...as important as exterior condition [eg sidewall and tread wear] is for judging tire aging...its really what's going on internally that matters the most. Excessive damage from under inflation, curb strikes, internal band moisture, etc, are pretty much invisible from the exterior. If you read the fine print from most manufacturers, you will find they "recommend" internal tire inspections by trained tire technicians once the tires are out of warranty. R&R and tire/rim breakdown for internal inspection every year will quickly eat into the money you are "saving" by stretching service life to ten years. All said, it amazes me how much people are willing to pay for a new rig but then worry about MPG or tire age--"choose wisely grasshopper" your family is counting on your decisions.

Busskipper · 02-26-2019, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by topnotchnwv

Assume no noticeable poor tread wear, signs of cupping, etc. How many years before auto replacement? 5 yrs?, 6 yrs?, 7 yrs?

Just curious - how many Know the Age of the Tires on the Car you Drive everyday .

A vast majority - if the Mileage is Low - are the Original Equipment tires that came on the Vehicle. - Just saying .................

FYI - average age of the cars on the road is 11.6 years ..............

Last tires I traded out at 14+ years - then sold them to a yard Truck Guy that Loved them because of the tread Left.

Most important thing to do before driving is to check the tires Air Pressure - IMHO - if you are adding Air then you should look to replace - in My 40 + years in Heavy trucks we never had an Age related Failure, and we hauled Heavy loads.

Again - IMHO - do What YOU feel Safe not what I feel is Safe.

JMHO,

Servo · 02-27-2019, 08:21 PM

It appears that the MH I just purchased had retread tires on them for the last 3 years and the owner indicated no issues but he also had very short trips (less than 3 hours) and only put 6-8k miles on it in 3 years.

I want to put new tires on it, but need tire advice. I have Michelin's on our car (that we're selling so we can buy a toad since it's not 4-down towable) and love the ride we get, but I know truck/commercial/RV tires are a different beast.

The tire size on there now are 245/70R/19.5. Should I stick with that size or is there some flexibility in sidewall thickness (should i do thicker?). It's a 208" wheelbase for a 34.8 footer, where the same make at 35.8 is a 228" wheelbase, presumably providing a more stable ride? How can I compensate with tires for the shorter wheelbase or can I? Should I also add a front stabilizer bar?